Defensive strategy where all 10 outfielders sit deep in their own half. Mourinho's signature.
Definition: Defensive strategy where all 10 outfielders sit deep in their own half. Mourinho's signature.
Coined to describe José Mourinho's Chelsea (2004-2007), 'parking the bus' means all 10 outfielders camp inside their own half, blocking the box. Pros: hard to score against. Cons: rarely wins. Best used when defending a 1-0 lead late in a Champions League knockout.